Tea Eggs
Tea Eggs are a beautiful and delicious Chinese snack with a stunning marbled appearance that kids find absolutely mesmerizing. These gently spiced hard boiled eggs make a nutritious and unique snack that introduces children to the wonderful flavors of Chinese cuisine.
Beautifully marbled Chinese spiced eggs that are as fun to look at as they are to eat.
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Ingredients
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marinade
Instructions
Hard Boil the Eggs
Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook for 8 minutes. Remove eggs and rinse under cold water until cool enough to handle.
Crack the Shells
Gently tap each egg all over with the back of a spoon to create a crackled shell pattern without removing the shell. This step creates the beautiful marble effect kids love.
Simmer in Tea Brine
Combine water tea bags soy sauce five spice powder and brown sugar in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the cracked eggs reduce to a low simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
Cool and Peel
Turn off the heat and let the eggs soak in the brine for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor and more dramatic marbling. Peel and serve as a snack.
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